Ramo RX: 6 ways to prevent migraine headaches

The searing pain of a migraine headache can be disabling. Check out six ways to prevent headaches from KOAT medical expert Dr. Barry Ramo.

1. Keep a headache diary

If you record when you have headaches, their severity and what you were doing before the headache came on, you may be able to identify headache triggers.

2.Watch what you eat

Certain foods are known to trigger headaches. Processed meats and red wine and foods that contain sodium nitrite or MSG may be a trigger.

3.Mindful Meditation

Stress is a major cause of headaches. Take your mind off your headache and reduce your stress. You can purchase tapes by Jon Kabat-Zinn or take the class. Meditation has a profound effect on many anxiety and stress-related problems.

4. Botox

The FDA has approved Botox to prevent migraine headaches. If you're having migraines more than 15 days a month, it’s likely your insurance will pay for it.

5. Lose weight

Researchers found that individuals who reduce their belly fat are less likely to develop migraine headaches.

6. Control your allergies

There is a strong correlation between people who have allergies and those who have migraine headaches. One study has suggested that allergy shots can reduce the frequency of headaches.

The searing pain of a migraine headache can be disabling. Check out six ways to prevent headaches from KOAT medical expert Dr. Barry Ramo.

1. Keep a headache diary

If you record when you have headaches, their severity and what you were doing before the headache came on, you may be able to identify headache triggers.

2.Watch what you eat

Certain foods are known to trigger headaches. Processed meats and red wine and foods that contain sodium nitrite or MSG may be a trigger.

3.Mindful Meditation

Stress is a major cause of headaches. Take your mind off your headache and reduce your stress. You can purchase tapes by Jon Kabat-Zinn or take the class. Meditation has a profound effect on many anxiety and stress-related problems.

4. Botox

The FDA has approved Botox to prevent migraine headaches. If you're having migraines more than 15 days a month, it’s likely your insurance will pay for it.

5. Lose weight

Researchers found that individuals who reduce their belly fat are less likely to develop migraine headaches.

6. Control your allergies

There is a strong correlation between people who have allergies and those who have migraine headaches. One study has suggested that allergy shots can reduce the frequency of headaches.